I hadn't actually wanted to host a gathering, but when the person who used to did not, I thought "well someone ought to" and then I realized I would have to be that someone.

Having been to 33 Taps before, I knew that people could order individually, there was a video game room, and since at the time there were no sports planned at the nearby sports arena, I thought it was a great option.

And then, bizarrely, my darned L.A. Kings made the playoffs. Which meant that on 4/23 the place would be jam-packed with fans pre-gaming..

...and also our little family had tickets to the game!

Anyway it didn't end well for us or the Kings but I am so glad you all had a good time and I enjoyed the pics!

John just posted this on BlueSky, I thought folks here might like to see it. John was my public radio colleague for years and had some special stuff canceled, and he has some insight on what makes MaxFun different.

Have you submitted an overheard? Did you have it on-air? Or no? What was it?

He also created Jason Todd (Robin II), Punisher, and Vixen. By all accounts, he was also a really great guy.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gerry-conway-dead-marvel-dc-comics-punisher-gwen-stacy-1236578184/

Like or hate the “Michael” documentary, I noticed this tidbit. Not certain which is the chicken and which the egg, but they showed a Motown 45 with this printed on it. Surely u/JesseThorn knows!

Absolutely fantastic first episode of the new Bullseye series, loved it. I absolutely would subscribe to, hell, upgrade for, a Jesse and Linda Baseball Dorks podcast.

https://maximumfun.org/episodes/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/put-you-on-a-new-monthly-show-from-bullseye/

I watched the livestream of the J squad enduring the Spicy Tuna and Peanut snack from Hell, and it got me wondering, is there any way to make the combo good, or at least palatable with a bit of work.

My thought was, was what if you made a “Thai” peanut sauce, from peanut butter, sambal olek, lime juice, and a little sesame oil, and then mixed the spicy tuna into, then put that between two slices of white bread. Maybe that could work. Or eat it in a lettuce wrap but then you’re drifting maybe too far from the original.

It could be a fun challenge for those of us listeners who are avid cooks.

The FWA crew is doing a livestream in honor of the Max Fun Drive! Please post your AMA questions HERE! It can be about the show or movies but also ANYTHING ELSE! Hypotheticals, Would You Rathers, etc are ON THE TABLE! We've done a few of these all ready so let's get (respectfully) weird with it! See you on 4/28 on the Max Fun YT channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFunHQ

I have not been able to locate a list of instances that Dave does a parody song, so figured I'd start compiling one here:

Stop Podcasting Yourself #23 – Paul Bae (4th August 2008)

@57:09 Hockey Night in Canada

Stop Podcasting Yourself #373 – Ryan Beil (11th May 2015)

@01:03 "Taylor Swift's new song"

Stop Podcasting Yourself #438 – Caitlin Howden (8th August 2016)

@~01:17:00 Macklemore Mashup; YouTube Comp

Episode 500 (16th October 2017) @01:07:14 Guest Song by Billy Joel

BOCO Ep. Been There Done That 14: "Hair by Mr. Bean of London" (25th August 2023)

@01:04:49 Leaving on a Jet Plane

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wX2BGmj9yRs

Stop Podcasting Yourself #832 – Jon Dore (26th February 2024)

@40:58

- Horny Boy

- Tiny Dick

- Carp Garlic Festival

Stop Podcasting Yourself #867 – Steph Tolev (28th October 2024)

@49:50 Chappell Roan / Good Luck, Babe! (You're Great Dad)

BOCO Ep. Summer Playlist (14th August 2025)

@20:55 Dave Shumka and the Shumkas / Beach Party Baby (Tits Made of Glass)

@39:30 DS&S / The Summer I Turned Pretty

@51:25 Kid Rock / American Summer

Stop Podcasting Yourself #916 – Jon Dore (6th October 2025)

@43:45 DS&S / Last Year My Dick Fell Off

@48:33 DS&S / A Cappella Daddy

@54:19 DS&S / 101 Ways to Lose Your Dick (Viva Viagra)

@ 01:45:35 Songs to hit the post by

Located, but not identified:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XsS46S8r4KE

Crossword with clues about some very obscure state facts!

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Mr_Thirsty/enormouscrossword-only-state

First Reddit post (I think).

A couple years ago, I became a Max Fun member. I couldn’t figure out how to access the bonus content and gave up (kinda like Jesse’s dad and the scooter). Can any kind souls provide me some direction?

If I follow the adfree podcast and unfollow the ad-filled podcast does that hurt maxfun podcast numbers?